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Bombardier workers in the RMT and other unions were set to rally and lobby in Parliament on Wednesday of this week.

The RMT rail workers’ union made a principled stand against the EDL in the run-up to Saturday’s demonstration.

Weyman Bennett of Unite Against Fascism told the crowd that the EDL said they'd come to Tower Hamlets—but the movement stopped them meeting at Sainsbury's and the RMT union stopped them gathering at a station. "And if they ever manage to get here, there are thousands here to stop them," he said.

London Underground workers in the RMT union today informed management that if the racist English Defence League (EDL) appear at any stations or on any trains tomorrow, they will refuse to work.

Members of the RMT and Aslef rail unions at First Transpennine Express on Wednesday of last week has forced management to offer talks on pay.

Train drivers at the First TransPennine Express firm are balloting for strikes over pay. Their RMT union is also planning to ballot workers in other grades in the dispute.

The two biggest rail unions in Britain—the RMT and TSSA—last week announced that they would be taking part in formal talks that could lead to a merger.

RMT transport union leaders have rejected a five-year pay offer for London Underground workers.


The RMT transport union called off strikes on London Underground this week after bosses were forced to reinstate sacked driver Arwyn Thomas.

RMT transport union members on the Heathrow Express struck solidly on Friday and Saturday of last week over pay.

RMT transport union members on the Heathrow Express are set to strike on Friday and Saturday of this week over pay.

RMT transport union members on the Heathrow Express have voted overwhelmingly for strikes over pay. Some 231 out of 243 members voted for strikes and 226 for action short of a strike. The RMT called the deal "unsatisfactory".